Herrera, Luz; Marquez, Alma V (friend/friend). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-11T10:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006173

Interview Description

Luz Herrera, 37, with her friend, Alma V. Marquez, 35, about their friendship and their work together in the Mexican American community.

Facilitator Subject Log

1:50 Her parents met in East LA when they were both visiting from Mexico.

7:35 Luz remembers her great grandmother selling homemade beer during the prohibition.

11:03 Luz talks about moving to Whittier neighborhood where people did not speak Spanish.

31:22 Luz talks about how she became fearless as a lawyer.

39:39 She talks about why she became a lawyer and what it was like for her growing up.